Chamber Hill El School

6450 CHAMBERS HILL RD HARRISBURG PA 17111

About Chamber Hill El School

Chambers Hill Elementary School is a public K–5 school in Harrisburg, PA, serving 258 students in a large suburban setting. Ranked #1121 in Pennsylvania Elementary Schools with an overall score of 29.56/100, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 23 certified teachers and one counselor. Academic performance shows 27% math proficiency and 37% reading proficiency, both below district and state averages. The school has a 74% minority enrollment, with a diverse student body including Black (22.5%), Hispanic (18.2%), Asian (23.6%), and multiracial students. Notably, 100% of students are economically disadvantaged. Despite challenges, Chambers Hill is recognized for its inclusive learning environment and commitment to student growth in the Central Dauphin School District.

Contact Information

Address

6450 CHAMBERS HILL RD HARRISBURG PA 17111

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Phone

(717) 561-1655

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
258
Total Students
$76265
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 119 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chamber Hill El School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

119

of 152 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 25.6%
Asian 23.6%
Hispanic 18.2%
Black 22.5%
Two+ Races 10.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
25.6%
Asian
23.6%
Hispanic
18.2%
Black
22.5%
Two+ Races
10.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 258
41.5%
107 Female
58.5%
151 Male

Student Population

258 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The Central Dauphin School District acquired a 33,000 sq ft building in Swatara Township to support expansion of full-day kindergarten programs at several elementary schools, including Chambers Hill, as part of a $36 million initiative

FAQ

Q. Chamber Hill Elementary School is special as it focuses on both academic success and character building. Does Chamber Hill Elementary School have tech programs? Yes, the school uses technology to help students learn in every grade. How diverse is the school? Chamber Hill values diversity and includes students from different cultures and economic situations. Are there programs in the summer or after school? The school has extra programs before and after school to keep students learning. What does Chamber Hill provide for parents? Chamber Hill provides workshops, online resources, and updates for parents to be involved in their child’s education.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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